Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Houghton le Spring / Remote
09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

We are now seeking an experienced and highly professional Clinical Psychologist to join our expanding medico legal and occupational health services
. This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical expertise with expert witness work, contributing to high quality assessments, evidence based interventions, and authoritative medico legal reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out comprehensive psychological assessments across a range of presentations.
• Deliver short to medium term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions.
• Produce structured, impartial, and compliant expert witness reports for legal proceedings.
• Support the development and quality assurance of our expert panel.
• Attend court or tribunal hearings to provide expert evidence when required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records in line with GDPR
  , HCPC standards
  , and NHS/private practice requirements.
• Participate in regular supervision and ongoing CPD
  .
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulatory changes, medical standards, HSE guidance, and case law.

• BPS accredited Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Formal training and experience in delivering CBT
  .
• Competence in medico legal report writing;
  Bond Solon training desirable.
• Strong understanding of CPR Part 35 and PD 35 duties.
• Evidence of ongoing medico legal CPD.
• Commitment to high professional standards, ethical practice, and integrity.

• At least two years’ clinical experience or 100+ personal injury reports completed.
• Experience across a range of case types (clinical negligence, serious injury, disability, criminal, mental capacity) desirable.
• Experience giving oral evidence in court advantageous.
• Strong understanding of UK ethical and legal frameworks governing psychological practice.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective therapeutic relationships based on trust and respect.
• Strong written and oral evidence giving skills.
• Ability to produce impartial, well structured, and compliant expert witness reports.
• Effective participation in Discussions of Experts
  .
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to evidence based practice.
• Ability to produce high quality Joint Statements (desirable).
• Confidence in giving oral evidence in tribunals or court (desirable).

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex evidence.
• Open Bminded, reflective, and receptive to new perspectives.
• Confident and professional demeanour.
• Independence of thought and sound professional judgement.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and development as an expert witness.
• Dedication to upholding the standards of the expert witness profession.

Supported by:

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate our core values:

• Focused
• Respect
• Standards
• Team

You will also be required to work in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including:

• GDPR
• Equality Act 2010
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• ISO 7001
• ISO 14001

We’re proud to share that Exam Works UK has once again achieved Level 3 Disability Confident Leader status
, reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all colleagues.

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